Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire super‑medium helicopter suited to point-to-point access where runways are limited; it typically carries about 12–16 passengers (configuration dependent) with a range on the order of roughly 600–700 nautical miles. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet built for intercontinental missions, usually seating 14–19 passengers in executive layouts, with a published range around 7,700 nautical miles—far beyond the others here. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop airplane in the personal/business category, generally configured for about 4–6 passengers, with range roughly around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet emphasizing versatility and short/rough‑field capability; it commonly carries about 6–10 passengers (up to 11 in high‑density seating) with range roughly around 2,000 nautical miles. Overall, the Global 7500 leads decisively in range and typical passenger comfort at altitude, while the Bell 525 and PC‑24 emphasize access, and the TBM 960 emphasizes efficiency for smaller groups.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Bombardier Global 7500 | Daher TBM 960 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR | — |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Bombardier | Daher TBM | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | Global 7500 | TBM 960 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 7700 | 1730 | 2076 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | — | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | — | 2908 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 4 | 6 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Garmin G3000 | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 516 | 330 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $4,450,000 | $11,800,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.50 | $ 2.25 | $ 3.71 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | Turbo Prop | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.79 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.62 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,900 | $ 744 | $ 1,619 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 6 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | — | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 4 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — | No |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | MID | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 6.2 | 9.3 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 14390 | 23500 |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | Passport | TBM 960 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition | 3500 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | 850 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18920 | — | 3435 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 111 | 35.3 | 52.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 8 | 4 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 6.2 | 4.1 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 54.5 | 13.4 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 27 | — | 17.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | 42.1 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 123 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 90 |